Testimonials

2024 Schools Feedback

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Yeshivah College & Beth Rivkah Ladies College

Having an Aide this year has helped my son thrive in both General and especially Jewish Studies, where there is limited assistive technology. He has always enjoyed maths and having an aide in the classroom has been a huge help as he has been able to be part of the cohort within the classroom. The aide was able to support my son by giving him what he needed and not making him feel different. Without JCAS support, my child would never have been able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We look forward to continued support in High School.  

Mother of student at Yeshiva College

Leibler Yavneh College

Some of our students have been very fortunate to benefit from the additional funds that we have received from JCAS.  In my class I have had two extensive students this year who have required full-time support with an education assistant.  The education assistants have assisted in delivering a fully modified curriculum to these students, enabling them to attend Leibler Yavneh College.  It has been amazing to see how the extra support has benefited some students.  Without this support, some students would not be able to be in a mainstream setting.  JCAS do a phenomenal job to support students with additional needs. 

Year one teacher, Leibler Yavneh College

Sholem Aleichem College

Participating in the aide program at Sholem has been a  transformative experience for my child. It has not only fostered a sense of empathy and understanding towards diverse needs but also enhanced our son's social skills. The JCAS program has encouraged inclusivity and respect in the classroom, contributing to a more harmonious and supportive learning environment. Moreover, it has been instrumental in promoting our child's personal growth and we are so very thankful for all of JCAS's support.

Parent of student, Sholem  Aleichem College

Yesodei HaTorah

A student from my class greatly benefitted from JCAS support, as he had an integration aide who helped him a lot over the course of the year. 

Rachel Jankelowitz, Year 3 teacher

Bialik College

One of our students has an intellectual disability and requires a fully modified program. This is written in conjunction with a special education teacher but needs to be delivered and supported by full time learning support. In this way, the student has thrived albeit in a highly academic environment. This student’s learning support assistants have helped him throughout his Year 7 year to complete his bar mitzvah, participate in the B’nei Mitzvah program, attend bar and bat mitzvah events and parties and feel part of the Year 7 cohort. Further, they have worked with him to develop a media project showcasing the Year 7 students which will be shown at the end of year assembly. This student’s capacity to learn and thrive at our school is largely dependent on the efforts, dedication and heart of his learning support assistants. 

Bianca Janover, Year 7 Co-ordinator

Mount Scopus Memorial College (Primary)

With the support from JCAS, our children have received the most valuable support in the classroom and socially from the education support staff. 

Heather Bunting, school psychologist

Mount Scopus Memorial College (Secondary)

JCAS’s generous support has provided additional assistance to those students needing extra help due to learning difficulties or other challenges. Learning Assistants work closely with teachers to help create an inclusive learning environment. The goal is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed academically or socially. 

Ros Thompson, Student Services Administrator

Divrei Emineh

JCAS has helped us integrate our most vulnerable students. JCAS is adaptive to our school community’s needs. JCAS is helping us advance our student services team to ensure that assistant support is provided efficiently. 

Luzy Goldberg, Principal

Adass Israel School

With the support of these JCAS funding our school has received has been a game-changer in supporting many of our students.  One of the most fulfilling aspects has been witnessing the transformative effect it's had on our students' outlook and confidence. 

Knowing that they have a safety net, a place they can turn to for assistance, has significantly altered their approach to challenges.  The assurance that help is available has empowered them to take on academic hurdles with newfound determination. 

I've seen hesitant students embrace challenges with more enthusiasm, knowing that there's a support system in place to guide them through any difficulties they encounter.  This shift in attitude has been remarkable, as they are now more willing to explore, experiment, and stretch their boundaries academically.

The impact on their happiness and morale is evident.  They walk the halls with a greater sense of assurance, buoyed by the knowledge that they're not alone in their educational journey.  This emotional support has translated into tangible improvements in their academic performance and overall well-being.  I am optimistic about the continued positive outcomes that will undoubtedly arise from these funding.  It has been a catalyst for transformation, allowing us to create a more inclusive and enriching educational experience for our students at Adass Israel. 

Deseree Lazar, Aide Adass Israel Girls Campus

Cheder Levi Yitzchok

The funding received has been instrumental in transforming the educational journey of the students with unique needs.  We have been able to provide in-class support with an assistant, as well as one-on-one/group withdrawal with an assistant.  We have been able to provide targeted support and tailored interventions that address the specific challenges faced by the student.  As a result, we have witnessed progress in academic performance and increased confidence. 

Maxine Reichenberg, Head of Student Services

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